Objects of Desire and The Vintage Magazine are delighted to be working closely with Alastair Dickenson who is best-known for his appearances as the Silver expert on the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow. Alastair has created a superb collection of forty five original silver objects associated with the sports of hunting, shooting, fishing and polo.
Over several decades of dealing in Antique Silver he has often had enquiries about silver relating to outdoor pursuits. For this reason he has produced a book based on hunting, shooting and fishing but have included a small collection of items connected to other outdoor activities. These include finely modelled animals and birds that would make ideal presents but every piece in this collection has been chosen for its rarity and quality
See a selection of these superb pieces below and please contact us at robertjarman@thevintagemagazine.com
or robert.jarman@objectsofdesirecollection.co.uk for a catalogue and price list to see the complete collection and arrange to view the pieces.
Alternatively please telephone 00 44 1962 771336
Pieces range from £275 to £18,500, and would make wonderful Christmas presents.
A superb Victorian cast Cow Creamer
with hinged flap on the back traditionallyapplied with a fly
by Robert Hennell IV.
Hallmarked 1867 London
Length: 6 ins. (15.2 cms.) Height: 4 ins (10.2 cms.)
Weight: 7 oz
PRICE: £8,750
To purchase or for further details please contact Robert Jarman:- robert.jarman@objectsofdesirecollection.co.uk
Tel.no. 00 44 1962 771336
The Asprey’s Cartridge Placefinder.
Without doubt the most iconic Placefinder or Buttmarker ever made,
with 8 pegs, brass cap and oxidised plated body.
By twisting the cap the pegs rise up out of the top.
Circa: 1920 London
Height: 2.4 ins. (6 cms.)
PRICE: £2,850
To purchase or for further details please contact Robert Jarman:- robert.jarman@objectsofdesirecollection.co.uk
Tel.no. 00 44 1962 771336
A Rare William IV Silver-gilt Vinaigrette known as the Game Birds,
with pretty pierced foliate grille
by Nathaniel Mills of Birmingham
Hallmarked: 1830 Birmingham
Dimensions: 1.9 x 1.3 x 6 ins. (4.8 x 3.2 x 1.6 cms)
PRICE: £3,750
To purchase or for further details please contact Robert Jarman:- robert.jarman@objectsofdesirecollection.co.uk
Tel.no. 00 44 1962 771336
A Pair of Novelty Condiments modelled as Shotgun Cartridges
for Salt and Pepper,
by Padgett and Braham
N.B. It is quite unusual top find a salt shaker as the tops are usually multi-pierced for pepper
Hallmarked: 1935 London
Height: 2.6 ins (6.7 cms)
PRICE: £875.00
To purchase or for further details please contact Robert Jarman:- robert.jarman@objectsofdesirecollection.co.uk
Tel.no. 00 44 1962 771336
Two Edwardian beautifully painted enamelled place card holders,
depicting a Cock Pheasant and a Mallard Drake,
by Levi and Salomon of Birmingham
Hallmarked: 1908 Birmingham – Cased
PRICE: £1,200.00
To purchase or for further details please contact Robert Jarman:- robert.jarman@objectsofdesirecollection.co.uk
Tel. no. 00 44 1962 771336
A fine German caster modelled as a Snipe with hinged wings and pull-off head,
by Neresheimer of Hanau,
with English import marks for 1912
English Import Hallmarks for 1912
Length: 6.3 ins (15.9 cms)
Weight: 6 oz
PRICE: £1,350.00
To purchase or for further details please contact Robert Jarman:- robert.jarman@objectsofdesirecollection.co.uk
Tel.no. 00 44 1962 771336
A pair of Pheasant table ornaments in slightly unusual poses.
The cock with head down and wings dropped, the hen with wings raised,
by The Commercial Smelting and Refining company.
Hallmarked: 1973 London
Length: 9 ins (22.9 cms)
Weight: 27oz
PRICE:£1,650.00
To purchase or for further details please contact Robert Jarman:- robert.jarman@objectsofdesirecollection.co.uk
Tel.no. 00 44 1962 771336
A pair of table ornaments modelled as a Cock and Hen Pheasant,
maker’s mark, possibly J.E.K, German
Circa 1920
Length of the Male: 6 ins (15.2 cms)
Length of the Female: 6.6 ins (15.9 cms)
PRICE: £850.00
To purchase or for further details please contact Robert Jarman:- robert.jarman@objectsofdesirecollection.co.uk
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A Fine Cast Double Sided Paper Knife or Letter Opener
realistically chased as a Pheasant standing amidst foliage,
by Richard Comyns
Hallmarked: 1959 London
Length: 6.8 ins (17.1 cms.)
Weight: 3 oz.
PRICE: £400.00
To purchase or for further details please contact Robert Jarman:- robert.jarman@objectsofdesirecollection.co.uk
Tel.no. 00 44 1962 771336
A Large Victorian Flask,
the glass body partly covered in crocodile and with plated mounts
by Dixon & Sons of Sheffield.
Date: Circa 1895 Sheffield
Height: 9.3 ins. (23.5 cms.)
PRICE: £575.00
To purchase or for further details please contact Robert Jarman:- robert.jarman@objectsofdesirecollection.co.uk
Tel.no. 00 44 1962 771336
LEFT: A fine Edwardian platinum and gold stickpin formed as a flying Duck set with diamonds and a cabochon ruby eye.
RIGHT: A 20th century platinum Stickpin modelled as a Snipe set with diamonds and with gold feet and cabochon ruby eye
Circa: 1905 Circa: 1960
PRICE: £1,750 PRICE: £750
To purchase or for further details please contact Robert Jarman:- robert.jarman@objectsofdesirecollection.co.uk
Tel.no. 00 44 1962 771336
A Fine Victorian Reverse Painted Intaglio Stickpin
depicting a Wolfhound, with gold mounts
N.B. The wolfhound is a painted intaglio, sometimes erroneously called ‘Essex Crystals’ and is actually carved into the back and then painted which is a very skillful and time consuming process
Date: Circa 1880 London
Length: 3.1 ins. (7.9 cms.) Cased
PRICE: £1,550.00
To purchase or for further details please contact Robert Jarman:- robert.jarman@objectsofdesirecollection.co.uk
Tel.no. 00 44 1962 771336
A good Victorian gold mounted and painted porcelain Stickpin
depicting a Jack Russell Terrier,
signed and dated William Bishop Ford.
Hallmarked: 1884 London
Length: 3.3 ins. (8.3 cms.) cased
PRICE: £700.00
To purchase or for further details please contact Robert Jarman:- robert.jarman@objectsofdesirecollection.co.uk
Tel.no. 00 44 1962 771336
A Fine William IV hunting scene Snuff Box
by Taylor and Perry of Birmingham
Hallmarked: 1836 Birmingham
Dimensions: 3.1 x 1.4 x 1 ins (7.9 x 3.5 x 2.5 cms)
PRICE: £3,500.00
To purchase or for further details please contact Robert Jarman:- robert.jarman@objectsofdesirecollection.co.uk
Tel.no. 00 44 1962 771336
A Fine and Interesting Victorian Hunting Horn
complete with original red leather case
by Edward Pairpoint
Hallmarked: 1868 London
Length: The Horn is 10 ins (25.4 cms)
Weight: 3oz.
PRICE: £1,350.00
To purchase or for further details please contact Robert Jarman:- robert.jarman@objectsofdesirecollection.co.uk
Tel.no. 00 44 1962 771336
A pair of heavy cast Novelty Condiments
modelled as riding boots with silver gilt tops for pepper and salt
by J.A. Campbell.
Hallmarked: 1996 London
Height: 2.8 ins. (6.9 cms.)
Weight: 5oz
PRICE: £650
To purchase or for further details please contact Robert Jarman:- robert.jarman@objectsofdesirecollection.co.uk
Tel.no. 00 44 1962 771336
A Rare George IV 18ct gold Snuff Box with engine-turned sides,
the lid applied with a running fox,
by Alexander Strachan – SOLD
Hallmarked: 1823 London
Dimensions: 3 x 1.8 x 8 ins. (7.6 x 4.5 x 1.9 cms)
PRICE: £3,500.00
To purchase or for further details please contact Robert Jarman:- robert.jarman@objectsofdesirecollection.co.uk
Tel.no. 00 44 1962 771336
A Superb Quality and Heavy 20th Century cast Stirrup Cup
modelled as the head of a Wolfhound
by Herbert Buckler
Hallmarked: 1968 London
Length: 6.5 ins. (16.3 cms)
Weight: 20oz.
PRICE: £3,500.00
To purchase or for further details please contact Robert Jarman:- robert.jarman@objectsofdesirecollection.co.uk
Tel.no. 00 44 1962 771336
A superb pair of 18ct gold Cufflinks finely painted with 4 different images,
two of a fox and two of a hound
Circa 1890 London
PRICE: £4,750.00
To purchase or for further details please contact Robert Jarman:- robert.jarman@objectsofdesirecollection.co.uk
Tel.no. 00 44 1962 771336
A Late Victorian Gold Horseshoe Stickpin
set with lapis and pearls and with a crop lying across fastened by a looped gold rope
Circa 1890
Length: 2.4 ins. (6 cm.) Cased
Price: £350.00
To purchase or for further details please contact Robert Jarman:- robert.jarman@objectsofdesirecollection.co.uk
Tel.no. 00 44 1962 771336
A Good and Rare German Caster
realistically modelled as a Kingfisher with screw on head and typical alert expression,
by Neresheimer of Hanau
and with English import marks for, Berthold Muller, 1912.
Length: 6.5 ins (16.5 cms.)
Weight: 5.5 oz
PRICE: £1,250.00
To purchase or for further details please contact Robert Jarman:- robert.jarman@objectsofdesirecollection.co.uk
Tel.no. 00 44 1962 771336
An unusual 20th century 9ct gold Seal
modelled as a curled fish with suspension ring at the top
and the base set with plain black onyx within a fluted oblong mount.
Height: 1.1 ins. (2.9 cms.)
Maker’s Mark: OK Ltd.
Date: 1960
PRICE: £350.00
To purchase or for further details please contact Robert Jarman:- robert.jarman@objectsofdesirecollection.co.uk
Tel.no. 00 44 1962 771336
A Fine George III Articulated Fish Vinaigrette,
prettily engraved with scales.
The hinged head revealing a plain grille,
by John Lawrence, Birmingham.
Hallmarked 1817 Birmingham
Length: 3.1 ins. (7.9 cms)
PRICE: £2,500.00
To purchase or for further details please contact Robert Jarman:- robert.jarman@objectsofdesirecollection.co.uk
Tel.no. 00 44 1962 771336
A Rare Victorian Fish Compendium
with a whistle at one end and propelling pencil at the other,
flanked by a knife and button hook,
by walter Thornhill
Hallmarked: 1885 London
Length: 3.3 ins. (8.3 cms.)
PRICE: £1,950.00
To purchase or for further details please contact Robert Jarman:- robert.jarman@objectsofdesirecollection.co.uk
Tel.no. 00 44 1962 771336
An Unusual George V Mug of plain bulbous form,
the interior very unusually applied with a gold fish, probably a salmon,
by Wakeley & Wheeler
Hallmarked: 1929 London
Height: 3.1 ins. (8.3 cms)
Diameter: 3 ins (7.6 cms)
Weight: 6oz
PRICE: £985.00
To purchase or for further details please contact Robert Jarman:- robert.jarman@objectsofdesirecollection.co.uk
Tel.no. 00 44 1962 771336
An Amusing Late 19th Century Chinese Articulated Fish,
partly gilt and with red glass eyes.
The body in 7 sections with moveable pectoral fins
Hallmarked: 1890 London
Length: 3.9 ins (9.8 cms)
PRICE: £585.00
To purchase or for further details please contact Robert Jarman:- robert.jarman@objectsofdesirecollection.co.uk
Tel.no. 00 44 1962 771336
A Good 20th Century Gold Brooch modelled as a Salmon Fly,
the end of the hook tipped with a natural pearl
Hallmarked: 1920 London
Overall Length: 2.5 ins (6.4 cms) With Original Case
PRICE: £385.00
To purchase or for further details please contact Robert Jarman:- robert.jarman@objectsofdesirecollection.co.uk
Tel.no. 00 44 1962 771336
A Superb Three Coloured Gold and Enamel Brooch
in the form of a Salmon and Rod, the reel set with a pearl,
by Alabaster and Wilson, Birmingham
Hallmarked: 1970 London
Length: 2.5 ins. (6.4 cms)
PRICE: £575.00
To purchase or for further details please contact Robert Jarman:- robert.jarman@objectsofdesirecollection.co.uk
Tel.no. 00 44 1962 771336
A Superb and Rare Pair of Late Victorian Cast Place Card Holders
modelled as Polo Players
by Samuel Jacob
Hallmarked: 1899 London
Length: 3.1 ins (7.9 cms)
Weight: 2oz
PRICE: £1,350.00
To purchase or for further details please contact Robert Jarman:- robert.jarman@objectsofdesirecollection.co.uk
Tel.no. 00 44 1962 771336
By Asprey & Co. Ltd.
A rare late Victorian model of a Polo Player in impressive pose,
the base stamped, Mappin and Webb.
Hallmarked: 1898
Height: 5.5 ins (14 cms.)
Length: 4.3 ins (10.8 cms.)
Weight: 8 oz
PRICE: £3,800
To purchase or for further details please contact Robert Jarman:- robert.jarman@objectsofdesirecollection.co.uk
Tel.no. 00 44 1962 771336
A Good Model of a Horse, Maker’s Mark SMD
Hallmarked: 1970 London
Length: 3.5 ins (8.9 cms)
Height: 3.8 ins (9.5 cms)
Weight: 5oz
PRICE: £780.00
To purchase or for further details please contact Robert Jarman:- robert.jarman@objectsofdesirecollection.co.uk
Tel.no. 00 44 1962 771336
A Rare Victorian cast Pepper modelled as a jockey, probably Fred Archer,
on horseback, by William and John Barnard
Hallmarked: 1882 London
Length: 4.8 ins (12 cms)
Weight: 6oz
PRICE: £8,500.00
To purchase or for further details please contact Robert Jarman:- robert.jarman@objectsofdesirecollection.co.uk
Tel.no. 00 44 1962 771336
Please contact Robert Jarman at The Vintage Magazine for further information. robertjarman@thevintagemagazine.com or robert.jarman@objectsofdesirecollection.co.uk
Robert Jarman has spent a lifetime observing and commenting on the habits and habitats of that endangered species, the British Aristocracy, including their houses, art collections, sports and pastimes.
He was a part-owner and Managing Director of Debrett’s Peerage and Baronetage, which he acquired and rescued from extinction in 1976, and built into an international publishing company.
He published the catalogues for a number of major Exhibitions at the V&A and the Royal Academy in the UK, the Cooper Hewitt and MOMA in New York, and the Smithsonian Institute in Washington.
He also conceived and created an important contemporary reference book called, ‘People of Today’, first published in 1981which is the ultimate study of the UK’s most successful and influential people.
He is therefore well-qualified to publish and edit The Vintage Magazine, an on-line publication aimed at, but not limited to, the affluent and active, over 50s who number over 23 million in the UK, and control 80% of the wealth of the country.
